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Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart Recipe

September 14, 2016 by Jeanette 5 Comments

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This Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart features a fresh figs, an almond filling and pistachios.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Recently, one of my sons wanted to bring in a special treat for the office that he interned at over the summer. A few of the people were gluten-free so I ran to the farmer’s market to see if I could find any gluten-free desserts. Although there are sometimes vendors that sell gluten-free baked goods, none were to be found that day.

So, I made this Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart one early morning before my son went to work for his last day. I had made a gluten free Apricot Frangipane Tart for a friend with two celiac children last summer and they were thrilled to death at the thought of having pastry for dessert.  Gluten free cookies and cakes are easier to come by, but I have yet to see gluten free pastry in any bakery. So, when I spotted some fresh figs at the store, I decided to make a gluten free frangipane tart featuring fresh figs.

I used almond paste instead of making the frangipane completely from scratch because I was short on time (see my Apricot Frangipane Tart recipe if you want to make frangipane from scratch). To be honest, it really wouldn’t have been much more work making the frangipane from scratch, so next time, that’s what I’ll do.

Gluten free puff pastry can be found in the freezer section of some Whole Foods. It doesn’t puff up nearly as much as regular puff pastry, but anyone who is gluten-free will be so appreciative if you make them pastry.

First, you roll out the puff pastry to 1/4″ thickness and score a 1/2″ border using a knife.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios

Then, you spread on some fig jam. Trim the edges so they’re even.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios

A layer of frangipane is spread on top of the jam, and then fresh fig halves are laid on top.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios

I brushed some egg wash on top before baking the tarts. Pistachios add a nice contrast in color to the figs. Each box has two sheets of puff pastry, so you can make two tarts.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios

I trimmed the end pieces for a nicer presentation. Confectioner’s sugar sifted on top adds a nice touch.

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios
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Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 388 kcal
Author Jeanette

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Gluten-Free Puff Pastry Sheets 2 sheets come in a box
  • 1 can 8 ounces almond paste
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 8 fresh figs stemmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • confectioner's sugar optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Frangipane

  1. Break up almond paste and place in food processor, along with butter, almond flour, lemon zest, salt and two eggs. Process until smooth.

Fig Tart

  1. Roll one sheet of puff pastry to 1/4 inch thickness. Score a half-inch border around puff pastry. Spread half fig jam on top inside scored border. Spread frangipane on top of fig jam. Arrange fig halves on top of jam. Beat remaining egg with one tablespoon water and brush on top of tart, including the pastry edges. Repeat with second piece of puff pastry.

  2. Bake for 30 minutes; then sprinkle pistachios on top; return to oven and continue baking another 5-10 minutes until filling is set.
  3. Sift some confectioner's sugar on top.

Recipe Notes

Frangipane adapted from Food and Wine

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 210mg6%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 375IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:04 am

    This is so beautiful! Just pinned it – I can’t wait to have another dinner party and try it out!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Fig and frangipane are such an awesome combo. I need to make a batch before the fig season is over. They look excellent.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      It is a great combination – hope you enjoy this Angie!

      Reply
  3. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:46 am

    Such a lovely dessert! I just saw figs at the store yesterday, so I’m on it 🙂

    Reply

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